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❝ I really enjoy working for KU and all the wonderful students and staff. This is truly the best job and benefits I've ever had! Thank You KU!❞
- Donna, Full-Time Cook

❝ I like the people at work. They are professional, understanding and fun to work with. There’re always something to enjoy here, even I have a bad day. And of course, the company benefits are great too!❞
- Wei Tang, Manager at The Market

❝ I enjoy working for a company that is on a college campus which makes the atmosphere vibrant, energetic, diverse and constantly growing! Getting that kind of variety every day along with great pay and benefits makes this a great opportunity in Lawrence!❞
- Keith Lake, General Manager at Ekdahl Dining

Benefits

The Union offers a competitive benefits package for our employees. As part of the Union family, you’ll have a package that covers your health, your well-being, your family and your future. We offer an exciting environment with internal advancement opportunity!

When choosing a new employer, it is important to consider all aspects. At the Union, we offer employees the opportunity to work with great people on exciting projects with a diversity and inclusion focus. As an employee you can collaborate with all departments that make up the Union- Dining Services, Bookstore, Building Services, and Student Programming.

If you want to work in a fast paced student focused environments, you’re at the right place!

Financial

Annual Salary Market Adjustment
- Based on external and national data, your salary will increase based on applicable cost of living data.
Performance Awards
- Based on company performance and bottom line results, a one time supplemental performance award is distributed. This percentage is based on your Annual Performance review. The higher your score, the higher the performance award.
Retirement Contribution
- Employee starts contributing 5% pre tax to their retirement account; after one year, the company contributes 8.5%
Supplemental Accounts and Roth Retirement accounts available

Health

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas health insurance
- Three deductible options to choose from to fit your budget!
- Company pays large portion of the monthly premiums
Health Savings Account with company contributes $500; employee can easily earn additional $500
Flex Spending, Dependent Care
Life and LTD coverage company paid
Additional purchases available for voluntary life insurance

Wellness

Local gym discounts at up to 50% off monthly rates
Wellness program with incentives- including free money!
Employee Assistance Program- financial, legal, mental health support- free and confidential

Work Life Balance

Sick and vacation time earned each month
Flexible schedule during school breaks
10 paid holidays
Discretionary holiday day to be used during holiday time frame
Fantastic schedules for all departments- unbeatable in the dining industry

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